What's Near West Side Like?
There's a lot visitors like about Near West Side, especially its shops. Enjoy the neighborhood's live music and theater scene. Nature lovers can visit Union Park and Mary Bartelme Park. There's plenty more to see, including Credit Union 1 Arena and United Center.
How to Get to Near West Side
Flying to:
- Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Near West Side
- Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD), 14.3 mi (23 km) from Near West Side
- Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive), 20.7 mi (33.3 km) from Near West Side
Traveling to Near West Side by Train
You'll find the following train stations in the neighborhood:
- Chicago Union Station
- Chicago Halsted Station
Getting to Near West Side on Metro
Stations in the neighborhood include:
- Racine Station
- Polk Station (Pink Line)
- Illinois Medical District Station
Things to See and Do in and around Near West Side
What to See in Near West Side
- Credit Union 1 Arena
- Union Park
- United Center
- University of Illinois Chicago
- Old St Patrick’s Church
Things to Do in Near West Side
- Milwaukee Avenue
- Provision Theater
- Jane Addams' Hull-House Museum
- Mars Gallery
- Packer Schopf Gallery
Other Popular Near West Side Attractions
- The Old Post Office
- St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church
- Michael Jordan Statue
- Mary Bartelme Park
- Addams/Medill Park